Wednesday, August 28, 2013

I have taken a rather long break from blogging because
Christopher and I just went on our third road trip. We visited a lot of amazing
places so be prepared for quite a few posts about our latest adventure.

Christopher and I decided to explore a more southern route
this time around. Our first night was spent in Holbrook, Arizona, right outside
of the Petrified Forest National Park. Neither of us are desert people, but we
enjoyed taking pictures of the “Painted Desert” and hiking through the
petrified forests.

I would probably never go out of my way to visit the park,
but it was an interesting stop.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

In a little over two weeks Christopher and I will cram in my
little car for our third road trip in one year. Since I have become somewhat knowledgeable
in the art of planning and executing road trips, I thought it would be fun to
do a three part series on how you can plot your own adventure. Here are a few
steps to aid in your initial planning:

1. Determine your destination and your route. Note that from
the Pacific and Atlantic and back will take
about three weeks if you drive roughly six hours a day. Is there a certain
place you really want to visit? Google Maps is an excellent resource to show
you what destinations are achievable in your time-frame.

2. Set a budget. Will you be spending your nights in
five-star hotels or roughing it in a tent? How much money does it take to fill
up your tank with gas? Will you be packing sandwiches every day or running
through drive-thrus or dining in only the very best restaurants? How much will
you put aside for souvenirs? These are all incredibly important questions to
consider before you starting booking.

3. Check out guide books and websites for interesting places
to visit during your trip. Websites such as Yelp and AAA have been invaluable.

I hope this will help you to begin the initial planning of
your own road trip. Next time, we’ll discuss where Christopher and I stay.